Mary Grace Dyson July 23, 1931-Oct. 16, 2011

Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. Monday and 1-9 p.m. Tuesday in the Rupp Funeral Home. The rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday evening. She will lie in state at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Charles Catholic Church, Newport, where Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. The church pastor, Rev. Victor Roman, and Rev. William Tindall will concelebrate. Burial will follow at St. Charles Cemetery.

Born July 23, 1931, in Carleton, she was the daughter of Daniel and Geraldine (Navarre) Cronenwett. She married Gerald E. Dyson on July 22, 1950, in St. Patrick Church.

Grace attended St. Patrick Grade School and later, she proudly obtained a GED through Monroe Adult Education.

Grace had been employed by Bell Telephone, Gruber's Bakery, and by Monroe Public Schools as a secretary at Lincoln Elementary until her retirement in 1990.

Grace was a member of St. Charles Church and its Christian Service Group and the Monday Morning Lilac Ladies Golf League. She was an avid bowler and fan of the Detroit Tigers and Red Wings. She enjoyed boating, fishing, and gardening.

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